Police: Man Found Shot In Head Near Community Center In Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Del., (CBS) – Police say a 19-year-old man was shot dead in Wilmington Sunday night.
Wilmington police responded shortly before 7 p.m. to the 700 block of W. 5th Street after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting.
Police say officers found the 19-year-old victim lying on the south end of the Hicks Anderson Community Center parking lot with a gunshot wound to the head.
Officers administered first aid and CPR. Medics arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
There is no word on a suspect or motive at this time.
Police are withholding the victim's name pending notification of family.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Peter Leccia at 302-576-3647, Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at 302-576-3990, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
